2026-ongoing

TAAE/ATEA. Art Conversations and Research in the Public Sphere (Baja California and San Diego County).

April 24, 2026 - Transborder Living: Conversations on Practice and Territory

May 26, 2026 - Villa Floresta + Mexicali Experiment

INSITE_LAB 2 is a multi-year collaboration between INSITE and TAAE (Transborder Association of Architectural Education). This new edition of the INSITE_LAB aims to cultivate a network of emerging architects, artists, and designers committed to addressing critical spatial, social, and environmental issues through interdisciplinary collaboration and site-specific explorations.

Guest curators: Marcel Sánchez

Fellows 2026-2027

Joab Barrientos _ Pamela Nicol Bravo Elizarraras _ Roberto Castejón Navarro _ Sarah Michell Castro Martínez _ Héctor Del Ángel Ceceña Moreno _ Isabella Escalante Bello _ Fabián Alexander Escamilla _ Diana M. Escobedo Luna _ Carolina Michelle Galindo _ Dulce González _ Marcos Hernández-Herrera _ Sebastian López Galaz _ Danna Camila Luna Figueroa _ Maria Llaguno _ Genesis Llanez Hernández _ Zoe Moncada Guerrero _ Danielle Paola Murguia Estrada _ Sakura Nishikawa _ Christian Geovanny Pereyra Bautista _ Minghui (Mei) Qin _ Nadia Elizabeth Ruiz _ Juleanna Trejo _ Nathan Yang

Institutions 2026-2027

Escuela Libre de Arquitectura (ELA) _ Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana (TecNM-ITT) _ New School of Architecture and Design (NSAD) _ San Diego State University (SDSU) _ San Diego Mesa College (SDCCD) _ Southwestern College (SWC) _ Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali (UABC-MXLI) _ Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Tijuana (UABC-TJ) _ Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana (IBERO) _ University of California San Diego (UCSD) _ University of San Diego (USD) _ Universidad Xochicalco (UX)

Interlocutors 2026-2027

Johnnie Chatman _ Carmen Cuenca _ Drew Lords _ Felipe Orensanz _ Andrea Torreblanca _ Marcel Sánchez

Staff 2026-2027

Brenda Elizabeth Ramírez Gómez _ Ana Ximena Salazar Vázquez

Overview

ABOUT TAAE/ATEA
Transborder Association of Architectural Association.
Asociación Fronteriza de Educación Arquitectónica.

Launched in 2023, the Transborder Association of Architectural Education (TAAE) is a collaborative initiative that unites architecture schools and educational institutions from the San Diego-Tijuana region. TAAE aims to bridge educational and cultural gaps in architectural practices, fostering a unique learning environment that transcends national boundaries. TAAE encourages innovative and inclusive architectural education and practice by promoting cross-border educational synergy.

TAAE focuses on addressing the unique challenges of the border region through collaborative projects, workshops, and research initiatives. It brings together students, educators, professionals, and communities from the border region to explore the intersections of architecture, urban planning, and community engagement. TAAE's mission is to create a holistic and sustainable architectural ecosystem that integrates diverse perspectives and promotes equity and social change.

Enhance Educational Opportunities: By leveraging the strengths and expertise of participating institutions, TAAE enriches educational experiences to nurture the next generation of architects and faculty, promoting a deeper understanding of architectural practice in a binational context.

Promote Cultural Exchange: TAAE encourages cultural exchange and mutual understanding between students and educators from both sides of the border, celebrating the region's rich diversity and shared heritage.

Foster Cross-Border Research and Projects: Facilitate collaborative projects and research initiatives that address the border region's specific architectural and urban issues, promoting practical solutions and innovative thinking.

Engage with the Community: Actively develop partnerships with local stakeholders, governments, and organizations to integrate community needs and perspectives into architectural education and practice.

Promote Inclusive Pedagogy: Advocate for inclusive educational practices that challenge traditional educational canons and standards, rethink what and how we teach, and foster a critical evaluation of pedagogical norms to create an educational environment where diverse perspectives are integrated, heard, and valued.

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